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Kuala Baru, Indonesia

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13 ft Elevation 4 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Kuala Baru has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 168.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area54.7 sq mi (141.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates2.2473°N, 97.7870°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 168.3"
343% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 7.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,617 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Mar 28, 2005 78 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia M8.6 78 km
Apr 6, 2010 75 km E of Sinabang, Indonesia M7.8 84 km
May 19, 2005 89 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.9 88 km
Jul 5, 2005 94 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.7 92 km
Sep 5, 2011 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.7 81 km
Apr 16, 2005 54 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.4 50 km
Oct 10, 1996 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia M6.3 134 km
Jul 27, 2006 96 km SW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.3 93 km
Apr 3, 2005 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.3 30 km
Apr 25, 2006 87 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.3 92 km
Jan 22, 2008 146 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.2 143 km
Apr 28, 2005 60 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.2 111 km
Jan 20, 1993 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.2 101 km
Jan 15, 2023 40 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.1 38 km
Mar 28, 2005 136 km SW of Sibolga, Indonesia M6.1 148 km
Apr 11, 2005 54 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.1 115 km
Jan 26, 2011 58 km ESE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.1 107 km
Jun 23, 2012 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.1 86 km
Jun 8, 2005 51 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.1 118 km
Dec 1, 2013 69 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.0 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.2 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2005 INDONESIA Earthquake 4.2 m 1,319 78 km
2010 SUMATRA Earthquake 0.4 m — 84 km
1861 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake — — 142 km
1861 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake — — 142 km
1843 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake — — 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toba (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toba Caldera 2,157 m (7,077 ft) Unknown 122 km
Sinabung Stratovolcano 2,460 m (8,071 ft) 2019 123 km
Singkut Caldera(s) 2,181 m (7,156 ft) 1881 137 km
Lubukraya Stratovolcano 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 180 km
Sibualbuali Stratovolcano 1,819 m (5,968 ft) Unknown 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in
March 78°F (25°C) 11.4 in
April 78°F (26°C) 13.6 in
May 78°F (26°C) 10.3 in
June 78°F (25°C) 7.1 in Driest
July 77°F (25°C) 7.5 in
August 77°F (25°C) 10.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 10.9 in
October 76°F (25°C) 14.9 in Coldest, Wettest
November 76°F (25°C) 14.8 in
December 76°F (25°C) 12.2 in

Kuala Baru has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in October to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 131.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.9") and June the driest (7.1").

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